Construction Completed for Mixed-Use Stead 220 Tower

The 29-story development in Chicago's West Loop features 308 rental apartments and over 12,300 square feet of retail space.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:30pm

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Construction has been completed on Stead 220, a new mixed-use tower in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. Developed by Shapack Partners, CRG, and KMW Communities, the 29-story building includes 308 rental apartments, 12,300 square feet of ground-floor retail, and a range of resident amenities.

Why it matters

The completion of Stead 220 adds much-needed new housing and retail to the rapidly evolving West Loop area, which has seen significant development in recent years. The project's inclusion of affordable units also helps address the city's ongoing need for more attainable housing options.

The details

Designed by architecture firm SOM, the tower rises 314 feet tall and features a striking façade of dark grey metal projections and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. The residential units are situated atop a three-story podium, which includes a fourth-floor indoor and outdoor amenity space for residents. The podium itself is divided into two masses, with one side replicating the tower's gridded glass and metal aesthetic and the other wrapped in black brick. Interior design by Gensler incorporates rich textures, warm tones, and hospitality-inspired elements to create an inviting ambiance for residents.

  • Construction on Stead 220 began in 2023.
  • The project was completed in March 2026.

The players

Shapack Partners

A Chicago-based real estate development firm that co-developed Stead 220.

CRG

A national real estate development and investment firm that co-developed Stead 220.

KMW Communities

A Chicago-based real estate development company that co-developed Stead 220.

SOM

The architecture firm responsible for the design of Stead 220.

Gensler

The interior design firm that created the residential interiors for Stead 220.

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What they’re saying

“Stead 220 is a welcome addition to the West Loop, providing new housing, retail, and amenities that will enhance the neighborhood's vibrancy.”

— Jeff Shapack, Founding Partner, Shapack Partners

What’s next

Stead 220 is now open and accepting residential leases, with the first move-ins expected in the coming months.

The takeaway

The completion of Stead 220 represents the continued transformation of Chicago's West Loop, as the neighborhood attracts new mixed-use developments that blend housing, retail, and amenities to create a more dynamic and livable urban environment.